NYT Dictionary

ORATORIO

/ɔɹə'to:ɹeoʋ/
Nounor-a-TO-ri-oor-a-to-ri-o · 5 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A musical composition, often based on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Italian oratorio (“oratorical”), from Latin ōrātōrius. Doublet of oratory.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cantataanthemcanticlechoralechorusdoxologygleegospelhymnintroit

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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